Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-21

ago. The seme fate doubtless pefell the
majority of the relics which were left In
this ancient fortress.
THE OLD CATHEDRAL,
with its curious chime OF bells, magnifi-
cent altar deeked with rich ornaments
and mammoth NaXen candles. surmeunt-
ed by the legend: "Sanete Augustine, Ora
Pro Nobis," remains unchanged, and on
the walls are stIll TO be seen the images OF
the Madonna and Saviour, and many pic
lures OF the saints boary with age. But
outside everywhere the Innovations of the
present age are plainly manifest. While
many OF the old buildings and narrow
streets with their overhanging balconies
remain intact, the shops are respondent
with rich and fashionable wares, and the
whole town with It's numerous bazars,
museum and curiosity displays, has the
semblsnoe OF an Eastern fair. In some
localities stately and elegant private resi-
dences have also been erected, and pala-
tia! hotels overtop the humble eoquina
structures of the past. The fact IL patent
that the old town has been
SUDDENLY AWAKENED
from Its lethargic slumber Of centuries,
and has taken a new departure after the
fashion of modern cities. No better proof
OF this can be- had than the statement of
the clever Postmaster, Mr.. Nj. Il. Cooper,
one of President Cleveland's best ap-
pointees, that the business OF his office
has increased to such an extent that 500
new additional boxes are needed. And
yet this Overworked office is forced, at his
own charges, to hire the clerical help that
is indispensable 10 the proper discharge
of his duties. The immediate Represen-
ratiye of st. Augustine in Congress should
see that the necessary relief is afforded in
this case without delay.
POPULATION AND STATISTICS.
St. Augustine now contains within a
radius OF one mile from the corporate
limits, not less than 5000 inhabitants,
two newspapers, the Chronicle and st.
Johns Weekly, six churches, one con-
vent, and bank, the First National, j.
T. Dismuke, President, with a capital OF
$50 600. The principal business firms
and industries, all patrons of the MORN
ING NEWS, are as follows:
Wholesale Groceries and General Mer-
chandise-W. Lyon IL Co., who sell over
100000 worth of goods per annum, and
are building a new fire proof store, four
stories high, so feet by lao in dimensions.
Dry Goods and Carpets-Sabin Abbott
& Co.
Dry Goods, Notions and Clothing-E.
Z. deMedicis.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods
Joseph Leyenstein.
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers-
Joseph e. Meyerson.
General Merchandise. r. Benet.
Paints, Oils, etc. the only oil store in
the county w. NJ. Ingraham.
Furniture-G. T. Bunting.
Drugs-Dr. K. Nj. Alba ("the oldest
drug store in the Oldest town in
America J, DR.. l.. Alexander, and John.
son g. King
Shoes-Munson & Campbell, the Oldest
shoe store in SIS. Augustine.
Family Groceries, Fruits, etc.-Brush
& Bennett and Preyat 81 Rumley.
Wholesale and Retail Groceries-Will
Il Anheuser.
Florida souvenirs, Jewelry, Etc
Mackey Il Co.
Novelties and Fancy Goods-E. Nilsson,
Thomas Tugby, Rnenberg e. Capo with
jewelry), I. j. Ballard, FL. A. Hawkins,
and Mrs. G. B. Bloomfield.
Manufacturers of Human Hair Goods
Mrs. j. j. KrOm.
Ladies Wraps and Dressmaker-Mrs.
Z. Hunnicut.
Engraver on Bohemian Glass-Peter
Kaulfuss.
Tin Roofing, plumbing and Gas Fitting
"A. j. Pellicer, jun
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Importers and Manufacturers of Cigars
-Benhayon u Gonzales and John Ben
chetrit. avNIR 4t
Auction and Variety Store-F. G. Gan
Zens. 80 70 9Ht s.
Domestic and Imported Liquors, Cigars
and Tobacco-A. l.. -Ximanis and +. E.
Perpall. $40
Beef and Fresh Meat Market-Davis &
A bbOtt and 5. j. Pacetti.
Oysters, Fruits, Etc.-Joseph Pomar.
First-class Bakery and Confectionery
L. S. Manson.
Fish and Oyster Dealer - James
Fosh8ch.
Building Contractor. W. Volt.
HOtels-St. Augustine, Hotel San SAL
vadOr, Florida House, Magnolia Hotel,
Ocean View Hotel, Hernandez House.
Baya House, Hasseltine House and Amer
lean Hotel.
Wood Yard-R. j. Micker.
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